Honey Pot Hill Orchards
New England's Best Since 1926
Farm store open 9-5
18 Boon Road, Stow MA
No pets allowed
About Us
Cultivating Our History
If you ask local Stow residents, Honey Pot Hill Orchards is part of the town's history. Founded in 1926 by Clifford Martin, Honey Pot Hill was not more than a 70-acre, all-purpose farm. Years of growth, learning, and continuous local support has turned the orchard into a family legacy, and a beloved fall tradition. The Martin family still owns and operates Honey Pot Hill, with Andrew and Chelcie Martin at the helm. This father-daughter team has worked tirelessly to keep the orchard healthy so that thousands of people can enjoy the literal fruits of their labor. After four generations of family farming, the Martins are still bringing joy to neighbors and friends with their hand pressed apple cider, donuts, apples, and other delicious produce. Every season brings new treats and traditions, including their newly introduced hard cider, which is made on property. Andrew and Chelcie want to keep their family tradition alive and continue to grow delicious fruit for people to enjoy. "We love to grow good fruit. It's our thing" says Chelcie. Farming is in their nature, and they love to share it with everyone.
Our Story
Chelcie stepped full-time into the family business in 2014, after studying agriculture at Umass Amherst. Since then, Chelcie has managed the business alongside her father, Andrew, who has been working on the orchard since he was a kid. The farm store is where worlds collide, as agriculture meets retail. Chelcie began her journey managing the farm store and spending most of her time getting to know the business side of things. Every year, Chelcie and Andrew employ over 100 employees, many of which are high school and college students. These young adults work alongside returning employees, some of whom have been working here for over 15 years!Today, Chelcie and Andrew work side-by-side in the orchard, pruning trees, thinning fruit, and enjoying every minute. In addition to agricultural responsibilities, Chelcie balances managing the business and other roles in the local community. Both Andrew and Chelcie are great resources to ask if your backyard fruit trees are giving you trouble, you just have to hang around long enough to catch one of them!
